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South Dakota Feeder Cattle Prices

Feeder cattle context near Sioux Falls, SD, with illustrative values and a direct path to GrainBrief source health.

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Feeder Steers (500–600 lb)
Iowa / S. Minnesota · Medium & Large #1
$278.25 / cwt
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Feeder Steers (700–800 lb)
Iowa / S. Minnesota · Medium & Large #1
$256.50 / cwt
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Cattle Feeding Margin
At current feeder + fed prices
+$142 / head
Derived — USDA AMS + NASS
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South Dakota Feeder Cattle Market Context

South Dakota's cow-calf herd ranks among the top five nationally. The eastern Corn Belt fringe produces feeder calves that flow to Nebraska and Iowa feedlots. West River grazing country on the Missouri breaks supports large commercial cow herds.

Key Markets and Buyers Near Sioux Falls

Tyson Fresh Meats Dakota City (just across the NE border); Farmland Foods; South Dakota Beef Industry Council

Understanding the Iowa/S. Minnesota Benchmark

Regional feeder cattle values depend on weight class, quality, lot size, freight, forage conditions, and nearby feedlot demand. Use the sample values here for orientation only, then verify the current local market and GrainBrief source status.

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Page reviewed: 2026-09-02 Topic: south dakota feeder cattle prices Sources: USDA AMS, cattle auction references, corn feed cost context, and GrainBrief livestock margin models

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